Witheby, Sidmouth, Devon

Overview

Comprehensively refurbished by the current owners (only the second owners since it was built in 1968) to include new kitchen, utility, wardrobes and radiators, upgraded bathrooms, extensive sound and energy insulation, new electric garage door as well as upgraded plumbing and electrics. New guttering's, UPVC Windows & doors, barge boarding and down pipes, with fire doors throughout alongside hard-wired smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms.

Entrance Hall

A solid double-glazed entrance door opens into the welcoming hallway, with coat-hanging space, radiator with thermostat, display shelf, luxury vinyl flooring, spotlighting and easily navigated curved stairs rising to the first floor.

Utility / Boot Room

A particularly useful and spacious utility/boot room, fitted with a range of modern white wall and base units, sink with storage beneath, broom cupboard, additional shelving and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is luxury vinyl flooring, a central heating radiator with thermostat, smoke detector, fitted pelmet roller blind and pull-down wall-mounted airer. A uPVC double-glazed window provides natural light and ventilation.

Garage

The large garage is almost double in size, providing excellent storage and potential for further development, subject to any necessary consents. There is also a useful under-stairs cupboard, currently ideal for wine storage. The garage houses the gas central heating boiler and benefits from carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, power and lighting, a new consumer unit, upgraded plumbing and gas piping, together with an electrically operated garage door.

Lounge / Diner

Situated on the first floor, the beautifully appointed lounge/diner is a particularly light and airy room. uPVC patio doors open onto a south-facing balcony, enjoying panoramic sea and countryside views. Features include professionally renovated solid teak flooring, a newly installed marble fireplace with inset electric fire, coved ceiling, two central heating radiators with thermostats, fitted display shelving, feature ceiling lighting and window blinds. A dining recess enjoys elevated views towards Peak Hill and the surrounding countryside.

Kitchen

The contemporary kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of white, floor-to-ceiling units, complemented by Quartz worktops incorporating a small breakfast bar with matching stools. Integrated appliances include a fridge/freezer and dishwasher, together with an inset sink. There is a Neff Slide&Hide oven, designed with a retracting, non-protruding door, Neff hob, large pan and utensil drawers, pull-out corner carousel and additional pull-out waste bins. A ducted ceiling fan with light is complemented by spotlights and under-cabinet lighting. The kitchen has luxury vinyl flooring, a central heating radiator with thermostat and fitted pelmet roller blind. A uPVC double-glazed window overlooks neighbouring trees, creating a bright and pleasant space.

Shower Room

The beautifully renovated shower room retains its original pedestal basin and low-level WC, which have been sympathetically renovated to complement the contemporary shower fittings, including black taps, drencher and body shower fittings. Further features include modern splashbacks, a 1960s reproduction toilet seat, ladder-style radiator with thermostat, luxury vinyl flooring, spotlighting and uPVC double-glazed window with blind.

Staircase / Landing

Easily navigated curved stairs rise to the second floor and landing, which has a vaulted ceiling and newly fitted uPVC feature skylight, allowing natural light to flood the space. There is also feature lighting, central heating radiator with thermostat and a door providing access to the loft. The staircase and landing are particularly bright and airy.

Airing Cupboard

A large storage and airing cupboard houses the new modern hot water storage cylinder, which is compatible with renewable energy systems and could support conversion to an all-electric home in the future, should the gas central heating system be replaced.

Bedroom 1

A lovely double bedroom enjoying stunning sea and countryside views. The room benefits from three double fitted wardrobes, central heating radiator with thermostat, coved ceiling, feature lighting, fitted pelmet roller blind and curtain rail. The uPVC double-glazed window has safety catches.

Bedroom 2

A further double bedroom situated to the rear of the property, enjoying pleasant views over neighbouring trees. There are three double fitted wardrobes, central heating radiator with thermostat, coved ceiling, modern lighting, fitted pelmet roller blind and curtain rail, together with a uPVC double-glazed window with safety catches.

Bedroom 3

A bright single bedroom enjoying stunning sea and countryside views. The room has a double fitted wardrobe, central heating radiator with thermostat, coved ceiling, modern lighting and fitted pelmet roller blind. The uPVC double-glazed window has safety catches.

Bathroom

A wonderful original turquoise bathroom, retaining its distinctive 1960s character with steel bath, large pedestal basin and low-level WC. The bathroom has been sympathetically renovated, including regrouting of the original tiles, a 1960s reproduction toilet seat and bath panel, electric shower and shower screen. Further features include a ladder-style radiator with thermostat, illuminated steam-free mirror, luxury vinyl flooring, spotlighting and fitted blind.

Outside & Parking

The property is approached through a lovely wooded copse, which is owned by the Crown; the property is not responsible for maintaining this area. To the front of the property is an easily managed patio area. A nearby public footpath provides a convenient shortcut to the town centre and seafront. To the rear is a block-paved driveway providing parking for two cars, together with access to the garage.

Directions

Location

Witheby is a quiet residential cul-de-sac situated on the west side of Sidmouth. It is only 800 metres to the town centre and 300 metres to Connaught Gardens and the seafront. Sidmouth town centre has many quality shops, ornamental public gardens, esplanade beaches and numerous leisure facilities within walking distance. The Cathedral City and County Town of Exeter is approximately 13 miles to the west with its expanding international airport, two mainline railway stations and nearest junction to the M5 Motorway.

Material Information

Tenure: Freehold Mains services connected: Electric, gas, water and drainage. Heating System - Gas Central Heating. Council Tax Band E with East Devon District. Parking: Off road driveway parking and garage. Restrictive Covenents: There are a few restrictive covenents associated with this property. Please enquire within for further information.